Recycling e-waste is a bit of a project: first you need to remove all personal data from the devices, and then you need to find a place that will accept both the type of electronic device and the quantity you wish to recycle, and preferably locally.
Many electronic products (e-waste is old computers, cell phones, PDAs, etc) are used to store personal information. Before donating or recycling your equipment, remember to remove all sensitive and personal information from its memory. Note that simply using your keyboard or mouse to delete files does not necessarily completely remove the information from your device’s memory. Your local software store can provide you with the necessary drive cleaning software appropriate for your system.
Getting Started
How to Wipe a Computer Clean of Personal Data
Short of removing the drive altogether, the best solution is to perform what’s known as a factory reset. As for why you can’t simply clear out your Downloads folder and log out of your accounts, Matt Ham, owner of the service company Computer Repair Doctor, explains that manually purging files isn’t enough.
Local stores that take back electronics in limited amounts
Best Buy
Electronics, Appliances and Fitness Equipment Recycling at Best Buy. You can recycle up to three items per household per day (see categories below for state-specific info, and different limitations on TVs, computer monitors and laptops). If it is a product type that you can buy at Best Buy, they probably recycle it. 63 Ranch Dr. 408-942-0201
Staples
Outdated technology doesn’t have to end up in a landfill. So when it’s time to upgrade your laptops and printers or replace your ink and toner, count on Staples to recycle it responsibly. 627 East Calaveras Blvd. 408-956-9204
Places with larger capacity to take more eWaste
Computer Recycling Center
Accepts all computers, working or not. Also provides refurbished computers to schools and non-profits.
E-Cycle Environmental
Will come down to Milpitas businesses to pick up a minimum of 10 computers or any electronics. May be a small fee. Call at 510-839-5000 in Oakland.
Green Ewaste Recycling Center
Green Ewaste Recycling Center services the Bay Area with electronic waste disposal drop-off and free* business ewaste pick-up. To eliminate the risks of attempts to reuse or recover data from corporate computers and devices, Green e-waste recycling can physically destroy hard drives, cell phones, PDAs, tablets, tapes, flash memory, RAM, ROM, integrated circuits, DVDs, CDs and computer equipment. 1664 Watson Ct. 408-898-8640
Milpitas Computer Liquidators
Purchases assets, large and small, of excess and obsolete computer equipment, specializing in technology assets in the Silicon Valley region. We buy and sell the following computer equipment: PC and Apple computer parts, consumer electronics, and networking equipment. We buy used & refurbished Cisco equipment. We sell used, but still functional equipment, too. Contact A-Z Milpitas computer liquidators, to find out how we can help you maximize the value of your surplus computer inventory by offering you cash for your IT related liquidations. Please note our liquidation service is only for business dealers and corporate environments; we do not buy from or sell to the general public.
By Appointment Only – 408-907-9147
There is a good choice of Filipino restaurants in the shopping center on Landess just west of S. Park Victoria in Milpitas.
Most are offering take-out and some offer delivery service during Covid-19. Please let me know if you see any with more than 2-3 tables in their patio for outside dining.
Jollibee Drive through, call & pick-up, take out, Doordash. Their spicy chicken is bomb: Crispy and juicy. And 2 chicken piece plate with a drink was only $6.00. 447 Great Mall Dr. 408-719-1344
Max’s Restaurant Yelp. Order online during Covid-19. Authentic Filipino cuisine. Best known for its great fried chicken. Situated just off 680 and Landess. 1535 Landess Ave., Ste 139 (east side of mall, outside.) 408-957-8885
Pinoy Bbq Atbp
Pinoy BBQ is a cozy Filipino buffet-style restaurant opened in 2005. We feature popular Filipino dishes such as beef steak with onions (bistek), adobo, sinigang, and pancit. Our specialty of course is barbecue ribs and barbecue sticks! 10 S Abbott Ave. 408-678-2149
Group USA
Current season women’s fashions discounted at least 30% from designers such as: Kasper, Jones New York, Donna Ricco, B.C.B.G., and Kenar. 408-935-8787
Neighborhood 1 near Old Navy
#290
Kohl’s Department Store
A Wisconsin-based department store chain that sells home products and apparel for men, women and children. 408-262-4310
Neighborhood 5B near Century Theaters
#1160
Marshalls
Brand names for the entire family at 20-60% below department store prices. 408-934-1821
Neighborhood 3 near Victoria’s Secret
#1360
Milpitas Police Sub-Station
Get a fingerprint card for your child.
Mon to Sat: 10:00am – 9:00pm
Sun: 11:00am – 8:00pm 408-586-2590
Neighborhood 5A next to Wells Fargo
#141
History of the Ohlone Indians, the indigenous people who inhabited the south San Francisco Bay region of California.
Bloody Island Massacre
To this day, the US Army, State of California, or County of Lake, have made no attempt to apologize for nearly annihilating the innocent Pomo people of Bodanapotti.
California Cultures: Native Americans
At the time of Spanish colonization in the late 1700s, California was home to more than 300,000 indigenous people in more than 200 tribes. Their centuries-old way of life was brought to an end relatively quickly: native Californians soon established regular trading relationships with the Spanish, increasing coastal groups’ power and prestige, giving them greater leverage in dealings with inland groups.
California Indian Heritage Center
After a long search for an appropriate site, the California Indian Heritage Center Task Force and California State Parks secured a new location along the Sacramento River in West Sacramento.
Chitactac-Adams Heritage County Park
The park features the beautiful Uvas Creek and a wealth of cultural artifacts including bedrock mortars and petroglyphs left by the Ohlone Indians. Visit the park.
Federally Recognized California Tribes
The BIA only give the tribe’s legal name — often that of its little rancheria — so I added the tribe or tribes included for each. I’ve grouped the rancherias by tribe, and arranged the groups roughly from north to south.
First Californians
What happened to the first Californians? Before 1769, over 300,000 Native Californians lived in the state. This population was made up of over 100 tribes that practiced diverse cultural and linguistic traditions. In 1870, 22 years after the discovery of gold in California, less than 30,000 were left.
A History of American Indians in California
Unlike the present population of California, the Indians lived well within the capacity of their environment. They developed religious systems and social norms, and they traded with their neighbors for goods or services not available in their own communities. National Park Service.
The Indigenous Holocaust in Big Sur – Life and Death at the Carmel Mission
One has to wonder – if traditional life in the pre-contact Indian villages on the Monterey Peninsula was so great, and the game so plentiful, and their spiritual life so satisfying, what in the world possessed these contented Indians to voluntarily, sometimes it seems, even eagerly, enter a Catholic mission in the first place?
In the Land of My Ancestors – Kanyon “Coyote Woman” Sayers-Roods and POST
The film is about the life and work of the mother of Kanyon “Coyote Woman” Sayers-Roods, Anne Marie Sayers, and her work stewarding Indian Canyon, the only Federally recognized Indigenous land in the Bay Area, located just south of Hollister. Kanyon will share more about her story, the film, and other issues related to Indigenous communities of the Bay Area.
Indian Canyon
The free, non commercial, Indian Created and Managed information site on Costanoan/Ohlone and California indigenous people.
Indigenous History in the Bay Area, Part 1: Overview – Mark Hylkema and POST
Before the Spanish arrived here and before California became a part of the United States, the Bay Area was one of the most densely populated and linguistically diverse areas in North America. This session provides a broad overview of historic Indigenous communities in our area based on what we know of archaeological studies and oral histories. Participants will learn a basic framework for understanding the complex and varied native communities of the Peninsula and the South Bay. Session 2 and Session 3.
Indigenous Populations in the Bay Area
It is critical to recognize the Bay Area’s Indigenous populations, past and present. Despite the atrocities of colonization and genocide, Native communities persist today and are active in efforts to preserve and revive the culture. According to the U.S. Census, the Indigenous population in the Bay Area is 18,500 strong and is projected to grow over the next few decades.
Ishi Collection
Ishi, born probably about 1860, spent most of his life in hiding with his family, avoiding the assaults of white settlers moving into Yahi territory. Finally, on 29 August 1911, Ishi walked into the nearby town of Oroville, CA. Apparently, all the members of his family, along with the rest of the Yahi, had perished
Linda Yamane’s Apprenticeship Blog
Ohlone feathered baskets involve a labor-intensive three-rod coiling technique. In addition to the delicate work of incorporating fine mallard duck feathers throughout the outer basket wall, the baskets are adorned with quail topknot feathers and abalone shell dangles.
Living on Ohlone Land
The agreement with Planting Justice is a first step in a far more ambitious effort to repatriate East Bay land to Ohlone people. The Sogorea Te Land Trust intends to acquire dozens or even hundreds of parcels in a patchwork throughout the East Bay, partly using funds generated by the “Shummi Land Tax” — a voluntary way for non-indigenous Bay Area residents to acknowledge the theft of Ohlone land and work toward its healing.
Muwekma Ohlone Tribe of the San Francisco Bay Area
Over ten thousand years ago, before the waters of the Pacific Ocean passed through the gap now spanned by the Golden Gate Bridge and filled the interior valley-basins, the ancestors of the present-day Muwekma Ohlone along with the neighboring tribal groups had established their homes within this changing landscape.
Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation
Presently Ohlone Costanoan Esselen Nation represents over 600 enrolled tribal members of both Esselen and Carmeleno descent from at least 19 villages from a contiguous region surrounding Monterey Bay.
The Ohlone People
Ancestors of the Ohlone people wandered into this land of great abundance several thousand years ago.
An Overview of Ohlone Culture
In the 16th century, (prior to the arrival of the Spaniards), over 10,000 Indians lived in the central California coastal areas between Big Sur and the Golden Gate of San Francisco Bay. This group of Indians consisted of approximately forty different tribelets ranging in size from 100-250 members, and was scattered throughout the various ecological regions of the greater Bay Area.
Early California: pre-1769–1840s: Native California
Beginning in the 1840s, leaders and politicians used the phrase, “Manifest Destiny” to justify American expansionism and make it seem preordained. Instead of waiting for the organic, though inevitable expansion of the U.S. population to the West, the federal government took actions to both accelerate and control westward expansion. The goal of “settling” the country from ocean to ocean had a profound impact on the Native Americans, who had no place in this vision of the nation’s destiny.
Shapes and Uses of California Indian Basketry
A basket was worked, and formed of grasses, twigs and fibers into a piece of artistic design–sometimes only to be admired for its artistry, but usually created to serve a further purpose. Baskets were made to serve all the container needs of the early California peoples who had no pottery.
Short Overview of California Indian History
Few contemporary Americans know of the widespread armed revolts precipitated by Mission Indians against colonial authorities. By Professor Edward D. Castillo
Song for the Ohlone by Martha Robrahn: We have walked these hills and valleys long before your time, When the waters ran clear, the forests stood tall, The earth gave us all we could ever need, And we lived our lives in dignity.
Those Who Came Before
Long before the Stanfords built their farm, the Muwekma-Ohlone called this land their own. Now the University is striving to preserve 5,000 years of history.
Are you looking for something fun or entertaining or enlightening to do this month? Here are calendars of events from South Bay organizations that list their activities online.
Big Dog Vineyards
Select Events by month. Calendar of Wine Tasting – usually first weekend in warm-weather months – and concerts.
Chamber of Commerce
Parties, mixers, forums, luncheons and more. Requires proof of Covid vaccination.
City of Milpitas Meetings Calendar Most meetings in Zoom, YouTube or Facebook for now. City Council and Commission meetings. Watch streaming city meetings here. During the live meeting, comments in writing may be submitted for Public Forum at the beginning of the City Council or Commission meeting, or for a public hearing or a listed item on the agenda, via this form, and the comments can be read aloud for the public record. Please use this link to provide your comments: Public Comments
City Special Events Calendar Most events cancelled or postponed for now. In person events require proof of Covid vaccination. Outline of special events scheduled on the City Calendar. See the Virtual Community Center for online activities.
Community Library Events
Upcoming in-person events are cancelled right now from the Milpitas Library. Change listings in database to suit your age or interests. During Covid-19, there are online events for anyone living anywhere. Some require registration, so be sure to “show more” and register for events further out.
Community Organization Meetings
We have many community organizations, many of which welcome visitors to their meetings and social events.
Humane Society Events
Playgroups for dog owners. Summer camps for pet-loving kids. Training for dogs. Orientation for owning a cat. Spay/Neuter clinics, etc.
Around Town Events
NBC3/KNTV-11 sponsors a wide variety of events in the South Bay. Here’s what’s coming up soon.
Bay Area Orienteering Club Event Schedule
We’ve gone orienteering with this group for several years now at Bay Area parks. Object is, with a map and compass, to locate ‘controls’ and not get lost. For local club, change “All Meetings” to “BOAC.”
Eventful – Things To Do in San Jose, CA
Books, Celebrities, Comics and Games, Restaurants, Events, Eye, Horoscopes, Movies, Local theaters, Videos/DVDs, Music, Concert venues, Nightlife, Performing Arts, Performance venues, TV, Local attractions, Visual Arts.
Meetups within 2 miles of Milpitas City Center
For today and the next couple of days. (Note: Meetup not always accurate about the mileage to the meetings they list, so double check location.)
Palo Alto Online’s Master Community Calendar for the Midpeninsula
Instantly find out what is going on around the Midpeninsula. Palo Alto Online has the most complete calendar listings, drawn from three Midpeninsula newspapers — the Palo Alto Weekly, The Almanac and Mountain View Voice — and made them more comprehensive, up-to-date and easier to search.
UCSC “Prof and a Pint” Lecture Series
A new series of informal discussions served over dinner and drinks at Forager Tasting Room and Eatery in the booming SOFA district of San Jose. Future talks will be held on the second Monday of each month and include everything from organic artichokes to endangered zebras, self-driving cars to Shakespeare. All are welcome.
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there are halls to rent in Milpitas! Unfortunately, Milpitas has no convention center. When you’re planning an event on a short timeline, you don’t have the luxury of thoroughly vetting meeting halls, let alone taking the time to find and select the right venue. GoMilpitas “Meeting Halls” is a directory featuring halls, community centers, venues and halls for hire | Advertise your hall to your local community for free.
Other Possible Large Halls
Hotels
The larger hotels have rooms for fairly large gatherings.
City Park Picnic Areas
Reservations must be made in-person at the Milpitas Community Center, located at 457 E. Calaveras Blvd.
Milpitas Unified School District Facility Rental
In partnering with Facilitron, Milpitas Unified School District has launched custom facility use sites for the district and each school – allowing facility use requests to be submitted at any time. You can view and request all district facilities here. Milpitas Unified School District’s administrative staff will make final decisions on all facility use requests.
Restaurants
The larger ones often have private dining rooms, and the smaller ones may be willing to close down for your event only.
Event locations
Places where folks have held events and posted in GoMilpitas.com
Shops in Milpitas that can repair or replace everything concerning your tires and brakes, suspension work, alignment, and more.
Auto Innovations Yelp review: “All of my suspension work, spring installs, coilover installs, sway bar installs, strut bar installs, alignments, and yes even TPMS swaps have all been completed by Orlando and his team.” From their beginnings as a tire shop, they’ve expanded their product and service offerings to include wheels, suspensions, alignments, and Recaro Seats (Baby seats, too!). 1337 Minnis Circle 408-956-8004
Big O Tires
We provide the following auto repairs: Tires, Wheels, Axle / CV Joint / Driveshaft Repair, Belts and Hoses, Brakes, Electrical: Starting / Charging / Batteries, Lube and Oil Change, Preventive Maintenance, Steering and Suspension, Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems (TPMS) and Wheels Alignment. We have plenty of parking, free Wi-Fi, a comfortable waiting area, and are within walking distance to restaurants and shops. Tire coupons, specials & promotions.
For Mobile Tire Service Call Phone: 510-679-3625 Or Email: Bigomobileservices@Bigo.com 100 S. Main Street 408-946-6828
Firestone
We offer you practical advice on keeping your car running newer, stronger and longer. We stay true to your manufacturer’s recommended service schedule, by performing basic maintenance to prevent extensive repairs. We offer free courtesy checks for your vehicle. And we provide you with complete service options that fit your budget, as well as your automotive needs Offers and Rebates.
2 locations in Milpitas to help you replace tires. Wheel Works 2 North Abel St. 408-934-3800
Firestone Complete Auto Care 1379 S Park Victoria Dr.This location. 408-945-3911.
Great Mall Tire Outlet Coupons.
Our shop manager Frank has been working in Milpitas for over 30 years. The best thing he earned in the last 30 years is the reputation that will never rip people off by over selling them tires and services or sell tires at a high margin price. Our shop began as a start up, which is why we make sure that you get an unforgettable experience that will keep you coming back again and again. 312 S. Main Street, Unit 1 408-992-1377
The Minnis Circle, Milpitas, auto service shops all cooperate with one another, so, say, you need some mechanical work, a smog test, and wheel alignment, they will shuffle the car between the service shops. You pay for all where you pick the vehicle up.
Crown Auto Body & Paint
Whether you were in an accident, want to improve the value of your vehicle with a complete paint job or a custom body-kit, we have the experience, resources and superior customer service to get the job done right. 1365 Minnis Circle 408-935-0210
Elite Mercedes Service & Repair Center
We provide dealership level service & repairs at a reasonable price and specialize in late model Mercedes Benz vehicles with over 30 years combined experience. We also service other brands, as many of our clients have multiple vehicles. 125 Minnis Circle 408-262-2228
Liberti’s Auto Electric
We hire technicians who understand the root causes of your auto issues, making quality and efficiency a priority. Using the latest in Auto Diagnostics tools and technology, we’ll solve the problem right the first time. 1476 S Main St. 408-263-3339
Maintenance for Moms
No job requires more than being a mom. Especially as a single mother, the demands to work, provide, and transport children are even greater. That’s why it is our privilege to relieve one of these critical burdens: safe and reliable transportation. Maintenance for Moms is a program dedicated to assisting single moms by subsidizing their vehicle repairs in Santa Clara County. Apply here.
Quality Tune Up Car Care Center #23
You already know that we are great at oil changes, tune-ups, and smog checks, but come find out what your neighbors already know…we specialize in keeping your car safe and reliable. 92 Serra Way 408-404-8297
Stress-Free Auto Care
Open 7 days a week. Our cutting-edge technology allows you to pay from your phone, see your vehicle being work on via livestream video, digital vehicle inspections with photos of your repair, and booking your drop-off and pick-up times which work for your schedule. 1052 Yosemite Dr 408-719-8277
TW Performance
A full service repair and maintenance facility for medium to large duty trucks, trailers and fleet vehicles. Specializing in Diesel Truck & Trailer Service. 1045 Montague Ct. (Just off 680 and Montegue, NW corner) 408-946-3000
About the Milpitas Camera Club
Photographer Kaz (right) has organized local camera enthusiasts interested in meeting monthly or more often to share photography tips and occasionally go on photographic field trips. Ann Zeise was co-founder. The club was founded in 2004.
All are welcome to visit our meetings, and friends of members may go along on field trips. Membership allows you to join competitions and shows, and to get our newsletter and participate in our galleries.
At this time, due to Covid-19, beginning September 14, 2021, the meetings will be held hybrid. Information is being sent out to members with the Zoom link shortly before each meeting. Those who are fully vaccinated and not likely to die from Covid, may attend meetings live.
Next Meeting:
Our meetings are on the second Tuesday of each month
at the Police Administration Bldg.
Community Room 1275 N. Milpitas Blvd.
At 7:00 p.m. (Social begins at 6:30 p.m., and sometimes at 6 p.m. at Taqueria Las Vegas,1417 N Milpitas Blvd.)
We are not allowed to bring in snacks like before, so eat before you arrive.
General-A and General-B: Members choose their category (A=advanced or B=beginner). Almost anything goes. Evaluation will be based primarily on pictorial content with the only restriction being that subject matter should not be offensive to the average adult audience.
Monochrome: black and white, sepia, or any other shades of one color and white
Travel: Expresses the feeling of a time and place, and portray a land, its people, or a culture in its natural state. Techniques that add to, relocate, replace or remove any element of the original image, except by cropping, are not permitted. Techniques that enhance the presentation of the image, without changing the photo travel content, are permitted. All adjustments must appear natural. Titles are part of the story and will be read during judging. They should be an accurate description of the subject.
Creative is an image of altered reality, produced by use of tools or techniques to manipulate the image during any part of the work flow. Emphasis in this Division is placed upon creativity and originality.
Mobile images must be taken and edited on a mobile device, such as a smart phone or tablet. Images taken on a GoPro or a drone would be in this category unless the topic fits well in one of the others.
How to print labels for print sharing:
* Attach one label to each to print (upper left corner on backside): attach labels
* Supply a second label with each print (to be removed): sharing labels
Where to submit digital photos for meetings or shows: Photo Pursuits
Members only with ID and password.
Look here if you would like to find interesting places to snap some great photos where we have gone before!
Milpitas Camera Club Favorite Links
MEMBERS’ GALLERIES
Robert Burrill
Over the years, Burrill’s vision was greatly sharpened, his technique refined with exceptional emphasis on composition and historical importance. Today he is busy digitally printing his own fine art photographs, wrote two books on local history, and makes and distributes films in DVD depicting the magic of art and the creative process.
Dave’s pictures
Our member Dave posts his photos from field trips here.
Fremont Art Association Digital Photography Group
Over the course of the next year we have 10 free field trips, a critique session, and an entry level photo class. These events occur on the 3rd Saturday of each month. Contact Cooksey, (510) 742-0548.
Digital Photography Review
Where you’ll find all the latest in digital photography and imaging news, reviews of the latest digital cameras and accessories, the most active discussion forums, a large selection of sample images, a digital camera buyers guide, side-by-side comparisons and the most comprehensive database of digital camera features and specifications.
Steve’s Digicams
Digital camera reviews, amateur to professional, latest industry news, digital camera discussion board, Digital Photo of the Day, photo-quality printers, image scanners, digital video, video capture devices.
Stanford University Film, Photography and Video Requests
The University recently stepped up enforcement of its photography policy, leaving photographers uncertain about whether they are technically allowed to photograph Stanford landmarks. Security guards patrolling the Main Quad and other campus landmarks have been instructed to question the intent of individuals with professional camera equipment.
Every registered voter will receive a Vote By Mail ballot starting 29 days before Election Day
Voters can vote at any of the Vote Centers in Santa Clara County
Approximately 22 Vote Centers will open for 11 days including Election Day and approximately 88 Vote Centers will be open for 4 days including Election Day for a total of 110 Vote Centers throughout the County on Election Day
Vote Centers will offer more space, additional services and new enhanced voting equipment
Vote Centers in Milpitas
Search here for sites outside of Milpitas that may be closer to where you work.
Online Registering to Vote To vote in California, you must be:
At least 18 years old by election day
A U.S. citizen
A California resident
Registered at least 15 days before the election
Not in prison or on parole for a felony
Not declared mentally incompetent by court action
Offline Way
Swing by any fire department, the library, the post office, or City Hall and ask for a voter registration form.
Vote By Mail Ballot Be a Permanent Absentee Voter
Recent changes in state law has made it possible for any registered voter to sign up and automatically receive their ballot by mail for every election.
The all-new style ballot box for Vote-by-Mail ballots for the current election is now in the Milpitas City Hall lobby. It will remain through to Election Day for the convenience of all Santa Clara County voters, not just those who live here, but also for those who work here.
No longer any neighborhood polling places. See list of voting centers above.
Rock the Vote
If you have a printer, just fill out the form online, print and sign. A non-profit, non-partisan group. Targets young voters and the underrepresenteded.
Voter Guides
California Online Voter Guide
Voter guide provides nonpartisan information on California propositions and statewide, congressional, and state legislative contests.
California Online Government Voter Guide Home Page
The California Voter Foundation is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization working through research, oversight, outreach and demonstration projects to improve the election process so that it better serves the needs and interests of voters.
California Voters’ Edge Information
California League of Women Voters website for the Santa Clara County ballot. Information about candidates and issues.
Check Status of Your Ballot
Under the federal Help America Vote Act (HAVA) of 2002, every voter who casts a provisional ballot is entitled to find out from his/her county elections official if the ballot was counted and if not, the reason why it was not counted.
The California Voter Foundation’s California Map Series
Maps of the state’s political districts, regions and counties. This series was created to give the public a better understanding of the political districts and jurisdictions where we live and vote.
Political Parties
AMERICAN INDEPENDENT PARTY
American Independent Party
California Affiliate of the Constitution Party, the AIP is California’s fastest growing political party. Californians have recognized the need for a major change in government policies, a return to constitutional government, and control of the government by the governed.
Democratic National Committee
The DNC plans the Party’s quadrennial presidential nominating convention; promotes the election of Party candidates with both technical and financial support; and works with national, state, and local party organizations, elected officials, candidates, and constituencies to respond to the needs and views of the Democratic electorate and the nation.
GREEN PARTY
Green Party of California
Find out who the Green Party candidates are for California political offices.
Green Party of California
Please join us as we build towards a more democratic, cooperative, cleaner, safer world where we the people, not the corporations, make the decisions that affect our lives.
Green Party of the United States
A confederation of state Green Parties. Committed to environmentalism, non-violence, social justice and grassroots organizing, Greens are renewing democracy without the support of corporate donors.
LIBERTARIANS
Libertarian Party of California
If you describe yourself as socially tolerant and fiscally responsible, you’re a Libertarian! We believe you-not the government-should decide how to run your life, checkbook, retirement, education and family.
Libertarian Party
Committed to America’s heritage of freedom: individual liberty and personal responsibility; a free-market economy of abundance and prosperity; and a foreign policy of non-intervention, peace, and free trade.
NATURAL LAW PARTY
Natural Law Party – California
Founded in April 1992 to “bring the light of science into politics.” Its founders, a group of a dozen educators, businessmen, and lawyers, knew that field-tested solutions to America’s problems already existed but were being ignored by government.
REPUBLICANS
California Republican Party
Your online source for Republican news, events, and information from all over California. (Not available in other languages.)
Republican National Committee
Republicans have a long and rich history with basic principles: Individuals, not government, can make the best decisions; all people are entitled to equal rights; and decisions are best made close to home. (Not available in other languages.)
Initiative Information
How to Qualify an Initiative
This is a summary of the statewide initiative procedure and the requirements for preparing and qualifying initiatives. This guide is intended for statewide initiatives only. For information regarding the qualification of local initiatives, please contact your county elections official or city clerk. Please contact the Secretary of State’s Initiative Coordinator at (916) 657-2166 for more information.
